A judge released a Crystal Lake man from custody after investigators found he distributed child pornography, including a video of a child crying while being assaulted. The Crystal Lake Police Department and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Wallace Avenue on Tuesday. Crystal Lake […]
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Driver charged in fatal hit-and-run of Deerfield school board member released from custody after prosecutors fail to request her held
A judge released a woman who was charged with fatally striking a Deerfield school board member with her car and fleeing in Highland Park after prosecutors did not request her to be held. Melanie A. Hass, 41, of Mundelein, was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash, a Class 1 felony. The Highland […]
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Numerous fire departments called after multiple mobile homes catch on fire at campground near Antioch
Multiple mobile homes and a car caught on fire at a campground on Route 173 near Antioch Friday morning, prompting multiple fire departments to respond. The Antioch Fire Department responded around 9:36 a.m. Friday to the Fox River Recreational, 27884 West Route 173 in unincorporated Antioch, for a report of a structure fire. Antioch Fire […]
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‘A very great soul:’ Fire chief announces death of Antioch firefighter-paramedic, inspector
An Antioch firefighter-paramedic and inspector, who was described as a “very great soul” and an “amazing person,” has died, the fire chief announced. Antioch Fire Chief Jon Cokefair said Brad Edwards died Thursday evening. Edwards was a firefighter, paramedic and inspector with the Antioch Fire Protection District. Cokefair said it was “with a heavy heart” […]
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19 years in prison for man who robbed McHenry County gas stations at gunpoint, showed off proceeds on social media
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for robbing gas stations in McHenry County at gunpoint and then posting video online of the proceeds stolen and the gun used. Shaquille D. Davidson, 24, of Chicago, and Matthew J. Wegleiz, 23, of Cicero, were identified by police as being responsible for several […]
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Mundelein woman charged in hit-and-run crash that killed Deerfield school board member in Highland Park
A Mundelein woman has been charged with fleeing the scene after running over a Deerfield school board member with her car, leaving the woman to die in Highland Park in June. Melanie A. Hass, 41, of Mundelein, was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash, a Class 1 felony. Maureen Wener, 49, of […]
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Coroner releases identity, says woman was strangled to death before body dumped on roadway near Wadsworth
The coroner has released the identity of a woman who was strangled to death before her body was dumped alongside a quiet roadway near Wadsworth Wednesday. An autopsy performed Wednesday showed Megan Lewis, 39, of Chicago, preliminarily died as a result of strangulation, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office […]
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Police chief reflects on one-year anniversary of murder-suicide that left 5 family members dead in Buffalo Grove
The police chief reflected Thursday on the one-year anniversary of a family of five, which included two children, being killed in a murder-suicide that shook the Buffalo Grove community. Lilia Kisliak, 67; Andrei Kisliak, 39; Vera Kisliak, 36; Vivian Kisliak, 6; and Amilia Kisliak, 4, were found dead inside their home in the 2800 block […]
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Judge denies pre-trial release for migrant arrested for kicking child, punching woman in Waukegan
A judge denied pre-trial release for a Honduran migrant after prosecutors alleged he punched his wife multiple times after repeatedly kicking a child in Waukegan. Walter A. Sanchez-Baquedano, 24, a recent resident of Waukegan, was charged with four counts of domestic battery. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Manuel Mandujano said Sanchez-Baquedano and his wife are […]